The Mariners Museum and park was an absolute gem. I never expected our visit to be so spectacular…read moreas I hadn't really given the museum in Newport News too much thought before. The parking lot is huge and I was pleasantly surprised that the parking offered natural trails, a playground, and a pollination garden! The inside of the museum is full of history with some impressive displays. My sons were really impressed with the videos, and the walk-in models made for an unforgettable experience. The staff was friendly, you can't beat the price! They have a cafe and gift shop. If you're a history buff or your looking for something unique in Hampton Roads just check them out!

GPS sent us to the business entrance. Very nice woman tells us how to get to the entrance of the…read moremuseum. I walk along the side to the entrance. Husband drives over to the entrance. We pay $1 entrance fee for each of us. This was such a bargain. We only regret having 90 minutes to see everything, and we don't think we saw everything. We go immediately to the area to see the movie about the Battle of Hampton Roads: Merrimack versus the Monitor. Before we see it, we have time to see replica of CSS VIRGINIA which was built into Merrimack. Also see first ironclad from Korea with dragon head. Movie is a 360 experience, with seats that swivel all around. Three screens in front and 4 small screens on either side of us captivate us. Above us were gears that supposedly turned the turret out of site, rotating when the movie narrator said it did. After the movie we go to see the turret that was pulled out of the bay. It is upside down! It won't be rotated until it is restored. They do t want to damage it. Then we see the replica. When we go outside l, we walk the replica of the deck of the USS Monitor. Supposedly this is how it looked when it was built. It's huge! We go back inside to see a bit of the movie about the retrieval of the turret, and the dangerous weather they encountered. They almost thought they'd have to leave it behind, for fear of damaging it. But they succeeded and we saw what they retrieved. We go out into the lobby area, with a huge gold American eagle. There is a Lighthouse fresnel, projecting rainbow light around the area. We only have 15 minutes before closing do we rush through the remaining rooms that have shop replicas (including the Titanic and Queen Elizabeth cruise ships), ship figure Hills, a lifeboat that you can get into, and more. We will definitely be back when we have more time to see the movies we missed and to linger over the exhibits.

If you live in the area you must visit the Newsome House Museum! It's a taste of history within…read morereach. This is yours NEWPORT NEWS, your legacy visit it, support and cherish it! If you can pick mantle and allow your rich history encourage and nurture you. It's a duty, honor and responsibility to KNOW and and DO! Do something for yourself and your community. My visit was during the 50th anniversary and it was spectacular. The reception, music and tour was exciting, inviting, educational and such as blessing. I loved everything about my visit. The house was beautifully restored and well worth the small price of admission.

This museum is a must see for anyone interested in the history of African American after the end of…read moreslavery and the efforts taken by the community and its supporters to rise above the circumstances forced upon them. Newsome and his wife served Newport News the local people with honor and strength. The tour guide was very informative and the exhibits are well designed. Look forward their future events exploring the culture and local community

I have live in Poquoson since July 2020... hashtag Military life. I have always driving past the…read moremuseum and had intentions of going there. But, never have. I recently had the opportunity to have a tour. I throughly enjoyed the tour, and thank the two volunteers for their time. I highly suggest visiting the museum. A few notes below. It is on a 15 Acre Farm from Dryden Family . Founded 2003. Opened the farmhouse in 2007. They are a 501c3 and is a volunteer run organization. Honoring civic groups. Want schools to utilize their property. They have lots of property and marsh. Blue bird keepers. Bee keepers. Master Gardeners. All willing to have programs. They had an astronomy program once. Downstairs floors for tours. Poquoson is a very civically minded city. Barn is a replica, it was accidentally burned down. Tom Hunt store was moved to where it is. They could use donations to renovate the store. They mentioned, Hay seeders were called farmers, and muddy toes were the fishers. Poquoson is known for the wooden canoes. They received state grants for trails and trees. They rely on donations and membership. Fundraising for Tom Hunts stores restorations is on going. The siding is cypres wood. Renovations could be $125,000. There is beautiful project they had. I'm think it was called the Long Pine Tree project. Those pine trees are gorgeous!

I walked the entire trail and its anice small wall for the family. I thought it would be more…read morehistorical than ecological but that the only thing that I didn't like. I loved loved loves the garden it is so amazing. I took so many puncture and my friend liked it as well. It would be an amazing date spot as there are benches to sit at. I also got a very close look at the bees. They were friendly and I was slow and quiet. It was nice

This performing arts center is very nice the acoustics priceless the staff very friendly parking is…read moreperfect. Quite a gem for the Hampton Roads area.

This performing arts center is very nice the acoustics priceless the staff extremely friendly.read more

I recently visited Bluebird Gap Farm in Hampton and it was a great experience. It is free to enter…read moreand offers a fun, educational environment for all ages. They have a wide variety of animals, including goats, cows, horses, alpacas, peacocks, and ducks. The grounds are well-maintained and the facilities are clean. For groups, there is a covered pavilion with BBQ grills and picnic tables, as well as a playground for children. There is also a vending machine area located by the welcome center. It was not crowded and served as a great way to decompress in nature. I highly recommend visiting this hidden gem.

What a little hidden gem in Hampton! We brought our 8 month old here for about an hour and a half…read moreand it was the perfect spot for him to see animals up close. He even got to pet the donkeys, goats and horses. A decent amount of animals and exhibits. Not too crowded. Good walkability with a stroller. Nice playground. Bathrooms. Free admission!

Such an amazing and informative place. Most of the exhibits are outside which really makes it…read moreawesome because you experience the actual size of everything/display. The two ladies were sweet and full of information. Whether you're inside or out you see the care that goes into maintaining this place. Let's not forget ...It's FREE!!!! Nice spot

Interesting little outdoor, roadside museum in Hampton. It's free but they will accept donations…read more There's a small indoor museum as well. Outside there are several planes and a Mercury capsule showcase contributions to air travel and space exploration. I believe it was just recently renovated

I am currently a student here. The professors are wonderful, the admin staff is incompetent. I…read morechatted with a live agent named Sabrina who was incredibly rude, and when I asked for a number for accounting, she gave me a number to a professor. I sent a lengthy email to accounting, they looked over all my concerns and answered the most irrelevant part of my email. I asked about a FA refund and mentioned that one that just was released wasn't showing up as well. I mentioned a refund that was supposed to be disbursed a month ago 4x in this email and there was no mention of it in their reply. I could go on and on and on. Are the professors great? Absolutely! But they need a complete revamp of their admin.(The advising counselors are great though!)

I am giving this school a two star. The staff is incredibly rude and I've had to go through the run…read morearound to get basic information. I had to find staff members that were willing to help me. I am very irritated and annoyed with how I have been treated at this college. I would say I enjoyed my classes with great professors but getting enrolled and getting help with other things has been very hectic.

Wow wow oh wow, what a rich history the knowledge the amazing time and we only saw a few of the…read moresites we have to go back to see the rest before they are deleted from history. Legacy park, the emancipation oak just so much to see

Review of Hampton University - Returning Parent Perspective…read more My student is entering her second year at Hampton University. I have been pleased with the educational department, the faculty, and the overall campus environment. However, like many HBCUs, the campus is in dire need of repairs--air conditioning, elevators, and other essential facilities are outdated or frequently out of service. The most frustrating and disappointing aspect of our experience has been the Financial Aid Office. It is, without a doubt, one of the least responsive offices I've encountered at any college. Calls go unanswered, counselors fail to return messages, and form requests are ignored. For the past six weeks, I have been trying--unsuccessfully--to speak with a financial aid counselor. Two weeks ago, after contacting the President's Office, I was assured someone would follow up, but that never happened. Living over four hours away makes in-person visits impractical. With my student returning to campus in just one week--still facing financial uncertainty--I feel as though we are right back where we started last year. This is my second child to attend college, and as an HBCU graduate myself, I had high hopes. Unfortunately, my experience leads me to caution other parents: save yourself the stress and the $45,000 per year--consider a PWI where administrative support is more reliable.

If you're ever in Newport News' East End, take some time to revel in the rich African-American…read morehistory here. Great entertainers like Pearl Bailey and Ella Fitzgerald are natives and whole community theaters and libraries are dedicated to their honor. The Pearl Bailey Library is a cute little library right beside the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center (a great place to check out local artistry and amazing plays and performances). The library is clean and there were some friendly workers that helped my mother and I get our library cards for this city (we live in Hampton). They have a great selection of African American books from fiction to political. I also like the self-service kiosks that allow you to check out books without waiting in line, very cool! I found a few titles I've been wanting to read especially Zora Neale Hurston's Baracoon. Glad I found it here!